| The air conditioning filter is one of the most | | | | they are lower in cost. |
| important air conditioning parts in the air | | | | Pleated fiberglass disposable filters (1" and 2"): The |
| conditioning system. Without it, your air | | | | 1" are generally used in many residential and |
| conditioning system would be dirty and the air you | | | | commercial settings and are made of materials |
| breathe would be filled with pollutants. All air | | | | that can vary in the effectiveness. Usually, they |
| conditioning parts, from the ductwork to the air | | | | are more densely woven to increase the |
| conditioning refrigerant, need the air conditioning | | | | efficiency of removing dirt. These have a larger |
| filter to be clean and replaced to ensure you're | | | | surface area to lead to increased trapping of |
| getting the very best in central air conditioning. | | | | particles as compared to conventional filters. They |
| If an air conditioning filter is left dirty, over time, it | | | | must be specified for your air conditioning system |
| can lead to higher energy costs and | | | | or this can lead to increased demand on your air |
| shortequipment life due to all the air conditioning | | | | conditioning components. Thereby, a mismatch |
| parts relying on each other. One can not work | | | | can be counterproductive on the health of the air |
| without the other. Overall, your heating and | | | | conditioning system and possibly lead to higher air |
| cooling will not be as effective and you will need | | | | conditioning maintenance and service cost. You |
| to invest in more air conditioning repair and air | | | | should check with the air conditioning |
| conditioning maintenance. | | | | manufacturer as to the appropriate type of |
| An air conditioning filter should be changed every | | | | pleated filter for your system. A filter spray can |
| month or every two months for home air | | | | also be applied after the cleaning and drying of the |
| conditioning systems and every couple of weeks | | | | air conditioning air filter . |
| for certain commercial or industrial air conditioning | | | | Electrostatic filters: Different in design and |
| since it's running almost 24 hours a day, 7 days a | | | | performance, since there are so many varieties, it |
| week. Doing this as a routine in your monthly | | | | is rather difficult to determine which is the most |
| chores and not waiting until you see dust matted | | | | efficient. They are commonly advertised as |
| on the air conditioning filter will ensure you and | | | | allergy-free air conditioning filters. These filters also |
| your family the very best health as well as a | | | | come in the 1" and 2" sizes. Air that moves |
| smooth running air conditioning system . Dust | | | | through the filter creates a static charge that |
| particles can not always be seen so even if you | | | | collects any dust in the filter. They may require |
| see a little dust on the air filter , clean it as you | | | | more cleaning and more blower power. |
| normally would. | | | | Electronic filters : Connected to an electrical power |
| Since there are a variety of air conditioning filters | | | | source and usually wall mounted, electronic filters |
| , how quickly one gets blocked versus another | | | | come with a pre-filter that can collect larger |
| depends on the brand - most air conditioning | | | | particles and only need to be cleaned every six |
| filters are sized 1 ½ to 2 square feet for | | | | months. |
| each ton of capacity for a home or commercial | | | | Carbon filters : These filters contain carbon that |
| property. | | | | can control any odor problems you might have |
| You can judge a filter's ability to clean by using | | | | within the air conditioning system . They can also |
| MERV ratings - Minimum Efficiency Reporting | | | | be useful in homes with pets. |
| Value - which is a rating of how efficient an air | | | | Air Conditioning Filter Installation |
| conditioning filter is from 1-12. The higher the | | | | When placing the appropriate air conditioning filter |
| rating, the more effective it is at removing | | | | in to the system, the filter should be placed in the |
| particles such as animal dander, pollen, dust, mold | | | | correct direction as indicated by the arrow located |
| and other allergens, and the better the protection | | | | on the side or face of the filter. Air should flow in |
| for your air conditioning equipment . Most air | | | | the proper direction which is in the same direction |
| conditioning filters screen out particles measuring | | | | as the arrows. This allows the filter to work |
| from 3 to 10 microns in size. | | | | appropriately, as the air exits the filter in the |
| The common types of air conditioning filters are: | | | | most reinforced part of the filter. |
| Conventional fiberglass disposable filters (1" and | | | | The air conditioning filter should fit tightly. A |
| 2"): These are common in most homes and small | | | | perfect seal is necessary to prevent unfiltered air |
| industrial air conditioners and commercial air | | | | from entering and damaging your air conditioning |
| conditioning systems. Since they are disposable | | | | system. Without a perfect seal and appropriate |
| and have an adhesive coating that traps the dust, | | | | sizing, the filter is useless. Additionally, the |
| you should not clean the filters . This may | | | | non-conventional filters may have a higher |
| damage the filter's ability to remove particles by | | | | efficiency and may not fit your system. This |
| damaging the adhesive coating and/or the | | | | should be checked with an air conditioning |
| underlying mesh work. They are both not as | | | | company, contractor, or air conditioning supply |
| effective as other types of filters even though | | | | company. |